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National and International Appointments

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National and international appointments track the latest leaders in government, banking, and public institutions. Questions cover Chief Ministers, Election Commissioners, and board chairmen. Review these current affairs to stay prepared for the general awareness section.

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National and International Appointments Questions

Multiple choice

Who is the Chairman of Ranbaxy Laboratories?

  1. Gurpreet Singh

  2. Maninder Singh

  3. Malvinder M. Singh

  4. Dr. Tsutomu Une
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Following the acquisition of Ranbaxy Laboratories by the Japanese pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo, Dr. Tsutomu Une was appointed as the Chairman of the Board.

Multiple choice

Who is the India's present Chief of the Army Staff?

  1. Nirmal Chand Vij

  2. S. Padmanabhan

  3. S. Krishna Swami

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

General Nirmal Chand Vij served as the 21st Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army from January 1, 2003, to January 31, 2005. He succeeded General S. Padmanabhan.

Multiple choice

Who among the following has been named Trade Commissioner of European Union?

  1. Pascal Lamy

  2. Silvio Karade

  3. Stephen Cohen

  4. Peter Mendelson
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Peter Mandelson was appointed as the European Commissioner for Trade in 2004, serving until 2008. He took over the role from Pascal Lamy, who later became the Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Mandelson played a significant role in representing the EU in global trade negotiations during his tenure.

Multiple choice

Which one among the following heads the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council?

  1. S K Sethian

  2. Y V R Raghvan

  3. Akhil Mittal

  4. V Krishnamurthy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

V. Krishnamurthy was the first chairman of the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC), established by the Indian government in 2004. The council was created to provide a policy forum for improving the competitiveness of the Indian manufacturing sector. Krishnamurthy is often called the 'Father of Public Sector Undertakings' in India for his roles in BHEL, Maruti Udyog, and SAIL.

Multiple choice

Who among the following heads the advisory committee on 'synergy in energy'?

  1. R A Mashelkar

  2. T V S Raman Subba Rao

  3. V Kishanmurthy

  4. Y K Alagh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Synergy in Energy' advisory committee was headed by V. Krishnamurthy in 2004-2005. The committee was tasked with exploring ways to improve cooperation and synergy among India's state-owned oil and gas companies, including potential mergers or the creation of a holding company. Its recommendations aimed to make Indian energy PSUs more competitive globally.

Multiple choice

Arun Jain is chairman and managing director of

  1. Polaris

  2. Sun Pharma

  3. Nicholas Piramal

  4. Balsara group
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Arun Jain is the founder and former chairman of Polaris Software Lab (now Polaris Consulting & Services). He is a well-known entrepreneur in the Indian IT and financial technology sector.